Classic City Marathon
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Event details
The Classic City race weekend is set for Saturday, January 24, 2026 in Athens, GA at the Classic Center, 300 North Thomas Street. Events offered include:
- Marathon - 26.2 miles
- Half Marathon
- Marathon Relay (2 - 4 people per team)
- Greek Life Marathon Relay (2 - 4 people per team)
The starting line is located at 510 North Thomas Street. The course will remain open with full support for six hours; the finish area will remain open for seven hours. Relay teams will use three exchange points where a race belt with a timing chip is transferred between runners.
Registration and logistics
Age minimums: marathon participants must be at least 14 years old and half marathon participants at least 10 years old. Registration fees change by date; examples include earlier pricing in May–July 2025 and higher fees after October 31, 2025, with final rates listed for November 1, 2025 to January 23, 2026. Packet pickup and an expo are scheduled for Friday, January 23 at the Classic Center Grand Ballroom 8. All participants registered by November 1, 2025 are guaranteed a shirt in their size; later registrants receive shirts while supplies last. Finishers in all events receive a finisher medal unless they opt out during registration. Registration protection through RegShield may be purchased at checkout to reimburse registration for certain covered reasons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.